Cappadocia Tour from Antalya with Kids: Ages, Prices and Honest Advice
Cappadocia can be a wonderful trip for children, and a very long one. Here are the prices by age, the one rule that catches families out, and a frank look at what two days on this programme ask of young travellers.
Short answer
Babies aged 0–1 sit on a parent's lap and take no seat, ages 2 to 7 pay a reduced child fare, and from 8 everyone pays the adult fare. A child booked at the child fare who turns out to be 8 or older pays their own entrance fee. With small children, be realistic: the tour begins with a night pickup and both days include long hours on the coach. Prices and optional extras may change according to the selected date and availability — see the current tour page.
Prices by age
| Age | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1 | No seat, on a parent's lap | Give their age when you book |
| 2 to 7 | Child fare | Child fare |
| 8 and over | Adult fare | Adult fare |
The fare covers the coach and guide, one night in a 3- or 4-star hotel, dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2 and the Underground City entrance. Nothing is paid online; you pay in euros, Turkish lira or US dollars on the day.
The age rule that catches families out
Book every child at their real age. If a child is booked at the child fare and turns out to be 8 or older, they pay their own entrance fee on the trip.
It is a small sum to argue about on a holiday morning, so it is easier to get right at the start. If a birthday falls close to the tour date, book at the age the child will be on the day of travel.
Night pickup with small children
The coach collects you from your hotel at night, and your hotel's own minute reaches you once you have booked. For a toddler or a young child, that means being woken in the dark and carried out to a coach.
Some children sleep straight through the first leg; others do not, and an overtired child can colour the whole first day. Nobody knows your child better than you do.
- Dress them in comfortable clothes they can sleep in, with a warm layer on top.
- Ask your hotel for a breakfast box the day before; café breakfast at the first stop is not included.
- Keep a favourite blanket or soft toy within reach, not packed away in the overnight bag.
- Pack snacks and water for the long legs.
Long coach days
On the operator's plan, day 1 has about 3 h 15 min and about 1 h 50 min on the road before the Underground City. Day 2 has about 2 h, about 1 h 20 min and about 2 h on the way home via Konya, with stops, and you are dropped at your hotel again between 19:00 and 21:00.
School-age children who are used to long car journeys are more likely to take a day like that in their stride. For babies and toddlers it is a lot to ask, and you should weigh it honestly before you book. We have no record of child seats on the coach, so if you need one, ask us before booking.
The full road plan is in the distance guide.
The Underground City with children
The Underground City, carved centuries ago as a refuge, can be the highlight for a curious child. It is also the stop where you need to keep them close.
The passages are narrow and low, so adults stoop and children should hold a hand. A pushchair will not be practical below ground; a baby carrier works better. If your child is frightened of the dark or of tight spaces, talk to the guide before you go in. The Underground City guide describes the visit in more detail.
The rest of the programme, with a family eye
- The valleys and the Uçhisar panorama are open-air stops where children can stretch their legs; keep hold of small hands near edges.
- Three shopping stops are part of the programme: onyx and sultanite, leather with a fashion show, and Turkish delight. Nobody has to buy, but younger children may get restless. See shopping stops.
- The Cappadocia show (optional extra) begins at 20:30 after dinner, which is late after a night pickup.
- The sunrise terrace (optional extra) means another very early morning; with young children you may prefer to let them sleep instead.
- The balloon flight is optional, generally €100–€300 per person depending on the day, and depends on the weather and aviation approval. Whether children may fly is set by the balloon company's own terms, so ask us first.
Child prices for the extras are not on record. Ask when you book, and bring cash in euros, lira or dollars.
Rooms and booking for families
Up to 20 guests fit on one booking. Room arrangements for families at the 3- or 4-star hotel are not published here, so tell us who is travelling and we will confirm what is possible. A free cancellation stays open until 48 hours before departure, which helps if a child falls ill.
Collection runs from the Side area and the Alanya area; families in Antalya city, Belek or Kemer book directly as well. If you would rather travel with nobody but your own family, the private version runs the same route and is priced per group on request. When you are ready, book your seats.